ArticleWorld journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery2022
Use of the O-Z flap as an alternative to free tissue transfer for reconstruction of large scalp defects.
Article in World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Moving from the O-Z flap to the O-S flap for scalp reconstruction: A new geometrical model.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- Scalp and Forehead Reconstruction following Mohs Micrographic Surgery.Seminars in plastic surgery · 2024Review
- Use of the O-Z flap as an alternative to free tissue transfer for reconstruction of large scalp defects.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
Objective: The reconstruction of large scalp defects poses both functional and cosmetic challenges. While free tissue transfer remains the standard for defects larger than 30 cm Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of ten patients who underwent reconstructive surgery using an O-Z flap approach for large scalp defects between July 2017 and June 2019. The parameters included in this study were patient demographics, tumor characteristics, and postoperative management, collected for at least a year after surgery. Results: In this cohort, the mean age was 76.1 years and 90% were male. All patients were treated for neoplastic skin lesions, with 70% located on the vertex and 30% located on the temporoparietal region. The mean size of defect was 52.0 cm Conclusions: The O-Z flap is a reliable alternative for the reconstruction of non-irradiated scalp defects in the vertex and temporoparietal regions up to 63 cm
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